Staying Healthy While Flying:                                                    Back
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       Breathing Turbulence
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                                                               Airplanes & Blood clots:
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   Sitting for long periods of time can cause (Deep Vein Thrombosis) dangerous blood clots. This can happen anywhere, even in front of your computer, however on a plane it's a lot more likely. We are almost by necessity forced to sit for long periods. On all of my flights to Asia, except one, the plane was fairly empty, making it easy to get up and walk around. However on that one flight I had to squeeze from the window seat past two other passengers to get to the aisle. I'm sure their are some routes that are crowded almost all the time. Don't let this keep you from walking the aisles. 
   Lack of motion slows blood flow through the veins allowing these clots to build. Many clots show no symptoms and may vanish when the passenger disembarks, however some of the clots may brake loose, and compromise the arteries of the lungs.
   Take these walks even when on a bus, train or if on a long drive, pull your car over some place, get out and stretch your legs. (Better safe then sorry.)
   Some conditions that may make you more susceptible to this medical problem are a personal or family history of: Cancer, high blood pressure, stroke, smoking, heart disease, diabetes, abnormal blood clotting, use of diuretics & even pregnancy, but even without any of the conditions don't feel overly safe. You should still take the walks.
   If for any reason you can't get out of your seats. Use heel raises, toe lifts &/or flexing your feet - any kind of movement will help, also don't wear constrictive cloths.
   Aspirin is a blood thinner so you might want to take a 1/2 aspirin two days before your flight and a whole one on the day of your trip.
   Have a enjoyable flight (Walk).  Check out a web site that explains about DVT.   Al 
 
                                                                     Flying While Pregnant:
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   You probably wouldn't believe the number of things that are said about air travel while pregnant, however all of the studies (Mostly done on flight attendants.) show that flying during pregnancy poses little if any problems. 
   The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends that pregnant flyers reserve a aisle seat preferable at the bulkhead (For the most space) or over the wing (smoothest ride). You should also carry documentation stating your expected delivery date and because of  the low humidity, drink plenty of fluids
   The airline may restrict flying during late term pregnancy for fear of delivery during flight. 
                                         Here are some sites you can check (I) (II) (III)
                                              Stay alert: For jet lag you can try this site.

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